Diploma of Tertiary Studies
Providing the skills for success
A pathway to a degree offered at the Berwick, Gippsland and Peninsula campus of Monash University.
The pathway offers you a university experience that includes additional support and study skills designed to provide a sound basis for success in degree studies.
Students can undertake a DoTS pathway into the following degrees:
| Berwick: | Arts, Business and Economics, and Information Technology |
| Gippsland: | Arts, Art and Design, Business and Commerce, Education, Information Technology, Nursing and Science |
| Peninsula: | Business & Economics, Education and Nursing |
The DoTS pathway will equip you with the skills to write essays, undertake research, solve problems, think critically, develop projects, and communicate your ideas more effectively.
The advantages of the DoTS pathway:
- it's a pathway into the second year of your chosen degree
- it's an opportunity to explore academic options if you are uncertain about future career directions
Entry requirements
Australian applicants
To be considered for entry, applicants must have successfully completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), or equivalent, and have attained a minimum ENTER score of 50 and must also meet the following faculty requirements:
| Arts and Science: |
| English Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English |
| Art & Design: |
| English Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English |
| Interview Students will need to complete a folio interview |
| Business and Commerce, Information Technology, and Education: |
| English Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English |
| Maths Units 1 and 2 - any two from general mathematics or mathematical methods (either). |
| Nursing: |
| English Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English |
| Maths Units 1 and 2 - general mathematics or mathematical methods (either), or Units 3 and 4 - mathematics (any). |
International applicants
To be considered for entry, international students must have successfully completed one of the following:
- Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY)
- GCE A levels (Singapore, Hong Kong, UK)
- The first year of a bachelor's degree from an approved university (China)
- UNIPREP (Indonesian)
- Or an equivalent qualification.
International applicants must also meet the universities minimum English language requirements. For more information about
English requirements and entry requirements for countries not listed above refer to: Monash University International Entry requirements.
Pathway structure
Diploma of Tertiary Studies
Semester 1
Core Unit TSD1611 - Understanding University Learning + 3 elective units from preferred degree
Semester 2
Core Unit TSD1612 - Knowledge and Context + 3 elective units from preferred degree
Credit
At the completion of the first year of study, students can apply for credit (up to 8 units) towards their chosen degree.
Degrees and majors available at Gippsland via the DoTS pathway
Arts
- Australian Indigenous Studies
- Communications
- Criminal Justice
- History-Politics
- Journalism
- Psychological studies
- Social and Community Welfare
- Sociology
- Writing
Art and Design
- Digital Media
- Visual Arts
Business and Commerce
- Accounting
- Business law (some units off-campus only)
- Economics
- Human Resource Management
- Management
- Marketing
Education
- Primary Teaching
Information Technology
- Applications Development and Networks
- Business Systems
Nursing
- Nursing Practice
- Health and Human Behaviour
- Multicultural Nursing
Science
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environmental Science
Degree program of Sports Promotion and Events Management
Degrees and majors available at Berwick via the DoTS pathway
Faculty of Arts
- Advertising
- Behavioural Studies
- Communications
- International Studies
- Journalism
- Multimedia
- Public Relations
- Tourism
- Film and Television Studies
Faculty of Business and Economics
- Accounting
- Economics
- Human Resource Management
- Management
- Marketing
- Marketing Communication
- Public Relations
- Quantitative Economics
- Tourism
Faculty of Information Technology
- Multimedia Applications
Degrees and majors available at Peninsula via the DoTS pathway
Faculty of Business and Economics
- Accounting and Finance
- Business Law
- Microeconomics
- Business Statistics
- Management
- Marketing
Faculty of Education
- Early Childhood Education
- Primary Education
- Sport and Outdoor Recreation
Faculty of Nursing
- Health and Wellness
- Health Assessment
- Human Structure and Function
- Legal Concepts
Application Process
Application forms for the DoTS pathway can be obtained from the School of Humanities, Communications and Social Sciences.
Pre-ENTER applications close 2 December 2009. A Mandatory information session* will be held on 16 December 2009 at the Gippsland campus.
Mandatory information sessions* for post-enter applications will be held on 3 (Berwick campus) and 4 (Gippsland campus) February 2010.
*Students are only required to attend one of the mandatory information sessions.
Note:
Only students completing VCE in 2009 can apply for DoTS pre-ENTER. All other applicants should apply through the post-ENTER application process. If you are unsure which application form you need to fill in, please contact the School of Humanities, Communications and Social Sciences on + 61 3 512 26339.
Pre-ENTER Application Forms
Students applying for DoTS pre-enter must complete and submit the following forms:
Pre-ENTER Application Form (pdf, 81kb)
School Report (pdf, 28kb)
Compulsory Information Session Registration Form (pdf, 56kb)
Post-ENTER Application Forms
Students applying for DoTS post-enter must complete and submit the following forms:
Post-ENTER Application Form (pdf, 68kb)
School Report (pdf, 47kb)
Compulsory Information Session Registration Form (pdf, 45kb)
Application forms for DoTS can also be obtained from the School of Humanities, Communications and Social Sciences.
Campus Application Dates
Gippsland
Pre-ENTER: 2 December 2009
post-ENTER: 22 January 2010
Berwick and Peninsula
Pre-ENTER: not accepted
Post-ENTER: 22 January 2010
Further information
Enquiries and applications should be directed to:
Student Services Officer
School of Humanities, Communications and Social Sciences
Monash University
Northways Road
Churchill, Victoria 3842
Australia
Ph: +61 3 512 26339 or +61 3 990 26339
Fax: +61 3 512 26359
Email: humcass.info@arts.monash.edu.au